colt 57

[paintball4ly]

i just ran across a colt model 57 30.06 and was wondering how much they run for the gun shop around here had no clue?

[A1A]

Welcome to the forum. They certainly don't get mentioned much. These previous threads were the only time it came up that I know for sure, although I seem to remember a picture. My older Blue Book says 100% $595, 98% $550, 95% $500, 90% 450, 80% $400, 70% $350, 60% $325, but your gun shop must know that. Someone may have a better idea than BB, but obviously they are somewhat scarce.

Does the "Colt 57" exist?

WTB: Colt model 57 rifle

[paintball4ly]

thank for the info and the welcome if anyone is looking for one i will get pics today and yall can offer what yall think it is worth to u

[paintball4ly]

80 views and one responds damn what a hell of a mystery gun

[JudgeColt]

The Colt 57 is the earliest of the 1950s Colt centerfire rifles, and I consider it the most desirable for that reason, although there are later, higher grade Coltsman (NOT the Sako-based ones) rifles in Magnum chamberings that are very desirable as well. While Colt is usually associated with handguns, these are scarce collectibles.

[smkummer]

Standard models and deluxe (with Monte Carlo stock). I have only seen one in the last 13 years at a gun show. It was chambered in .243 and sold at the Louisville, KY show about 10 years ago for about $450. The rifle continued in production after 1958 until about 1962 but was no longer called the 1957 and it only came with a front sight. Sako actions were introduced and then all production were of a sako action after 1963. I believe it should have a lyman rear reciever sight unless it was removed for a scope. I believe someone is going to write a book about these rifles and shotguns made from 1957 to 1967. I have all 3 models of scopes for these and they were made in 2.5, 4 and 6 power.

[paintball4ly]

i would think this gun would be worth more than that

[guy sajer]

i would think this gun would be worth more than that

As with anything , it's worth what someone will pay . I did a quick Google search and found this one . No takers yet at $450 .

http://forums.fishusa.com/m_315818/m.../tm.htm#315818